Single on New Year’s Eve: a big deal?

Tomorrow’s Fly Morning Rush segment will focus on being single on New Year’s. For some people, it’s no big deal (that was me), but for many others singlehood when the clock hits midnight is almost more depressing than flying solo on Valentine’s Day.

If you’re single, we want to know 1. do you feel the effect on NYE and 2. if so, how do you handle it/navigate through the night.

Oh, also, would you ever have the nerve to grab the nearest guy and lock lips? A friend of mine did this and the story has an interesting outcome. I’ll be telling you about that one tomorrow on-air.

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Yes I am single, and it is interesting to note that the single woemen have since about two weeks before Thanksgiving have been making a concerted effort to attract male companions in the ways woemen do..Unfortunately I, and my single friends all agree and sense that it has nothing to do with caring and loving as much as wanting a man to adore them for the Holidays and bring them presents and escort them to various functions and then after the Holidays dump him…Seen happen too many times, so, nope, will not be falling for it,,, again…

I’ve been single for the last few New Year’s Eves. The first one after a relationship is tough; feels like something is missing. After that, not a big deal. I make plans with family or friends – or I get food and a couple of movies. Many singles would probably be surprised to learn how many people really don’t have the wildly romantic New Years, even those who aren’t single.

I’d like to say I’d have the nerve to grab the nearest guy if I was out – but I honestly don’t think I would. *sigh*

Haha. Yep, I’ve definitely been one to kiss another singleton on NYE (or under the mistletoe – why not).

Even though I’m not single now, being single on NYE was never a big deal to me. It was like any other party I went to with friends, sometimes I kissed them, sometimes high-fives went out all around – the focus was on good times with who I was with, not finding that person to kiss as the ball dropped.

as a single monarch who has been so for quite a while on NYE, I can say It has no effect on me! but Im probably one of the few. at such a major social event like NYE everyone is socialable and friendly so I couldnt imagine anyone not haivng a good time and meeting people! as for locking lips with a guy that wont be happening, but Yours truly never has had any problem locking lips with some strange woman on NYE!!!

I’ve been single for many, many NYE’s. Now that I’m not, I feel qualified to say that being single on NYE rules. It’s incredibly liberating to be brave and kiss another singleton, or just have a little too much cheap champagne and be super-flirty all night.

In fact, out of all the big holidays–Christmas, Fourth of July, Arbor day–I think NYE is the best one for single people.

I prefer being single but I have found that as a single person, NYE is the only holiday that bothers me. I think it’s because I always end up being the 5th wheel (or 7th, 9th, 15th etc) and that can become awkward. I only really noticed this the past few years.
Usually, I am lucky enough to have several parties to go to in 1 night and end up leaving and heading to the place I am most comfortable before the countdown begins (usually the party with most singles). That’s not an option this year so we’ll see… but I don’t think I’ll be grabbing the nearest guy for a smooch, especially since he’ll probably already be part of a two-some.

I have been solo on New Year’s Eve for 4+ years now and it doesn’t bother me a bit. It’s just like any other evening for me, and when I was married it was pretty much the same. Sure, I would embrace an invitation if it was something interesting, but I honestly enjoy staying in to watch a flick, get a nice take-out dinner and a sip some bubbly. I’m not a late-night person, so staying up until midnight is a feat in itself.

Oh, I wouldn’t hesitate to lock lips with an available fella, given the opportunity!

I find being single is fun; luckily my few of my friends (ladies and gents) are single too.

1. New Year’s Eve can be hard without friends around; I think it would be harder if I was the only single one. Last year, I hosted a party that my boyfriend could not attend. I spent the night making sure I spoke to everyone in attendance. When the clock hit midnight I toasted and hugged good friends.

Three years ago, I grabbed a boy that was close by; we had a little thing after that, but nothing major. The kiss made the night a lot more interesting.

If you made it through Christmas being single, New Year’s Eve should be a breeze…look at it this way, you have about 45 days to find a date for Valentine’s Day. Technically, you’ll still be single, but at least you might get laid. Oh, and maybe some chocolate.